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UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song – Ranking Shakeups

UFC Fight Night in Seattle delivered action-packed fights and a controversial main event, leading to notable shifts in the rankings. Here's a breakdown of the biggest movements across divisions:

Bantamweight: Song Yadong Climbs, Cejudo Drops

Song Yadong moves up three spots to #7 after his strong showing against Henry Cejudo. Despite the controversial ending, Song was outstriking Cejudo before the eye poke incident, influencing his rise. Meanwhile, Cejudo falls to #12, reflecting both his loss and inactivity before this fight.

Middleweight: Anthony Hernandez Cracks the Top 10

After a gritty decision win over Brendan Allen, Anthony Hernandez jumps two spots to #7. While he didn’t dominate, his victory over a tough opponent solidifies his place as a legitimate contender. Brendan Allen drops one spot to #9, while Roman Kopylov moves up two spots to enter the top 10.

Bantamweight: Mario Bautista Falls

Mario Bautista drops one place to #8, with Song Yadong’s victory pushing him down. Jose Aldo also falls two spots to #10 as the division continues to shift.

Light Heavyweight: Alonzo Menifield Rises

A sloppy but effective win against Julius Walker moves Alonzo Menifield up one spot to #11. It wasn’t his cleanest performance, but a win keeps his momentum going in the stacked division.

Welterweight: Randy Brown Enters the Rankings

Randy Brown enters at #15, replacing Bryan Battle, who drops out of the rankings. Brown’s consistency and recent performances earned him a spot in the ultra-competitive welterweight division.

Women’s Flyweight: Veronica Hardy Joins the Rankings

With a strong performance in her latest bout, Veronica Hardy debuts at #15 in the women’s flyweight rankings. Her steady improvement and recent win warranted her inclusion.

UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song shook up multiple divisions, with some fighters rising due to impressive performances and others dropping due to losses or inactivity. As always, the rankings remain fluid, and future fights will continue to reshape the landscape of the UFC.

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